The shipping of dangerous goods is regulated by various entities, including International Air Transport Association (IATA), US Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Regulated dangerous goods includes chemicals, biohazards, preservatives of biological materials (ex: dry ice), radioactive materials, and batteries.
University of Miami (UM) personnel must adhere to all shipping regulations, as penalties for improper shipping can include fines for you, fines for the university, as well as criminal charges. All UM personnel intending to ship must complete the Shipping of Dangerous Goods training, available on Blackboard, as a first step in the shipping process. This training must be maintained biennially. Please see the training page for more details. If you do not know if you are shipping dangerous goods contact EHS at 305-243-3400.
Shipping Biological or Chemical Materials
Biological and chemical materials can be shipped by anyone certified to do so. Please note that preservatives for biological materials, such as dry ice and formalin, as well as lithium batteries that might go in a device being shipped are regulated chemicals that adhere to the same requirements as any other dangerous good.
Shipping Radioactive Material
The shipping of radioactive material can only be done by the Division of Radiation Control
305-243-6369
Shipping of Dangerous Goods Training Requirements
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